Sheriff Salutes 2 Students For Crime Fighting

Deltona - Education notes

May 30, 1993

Shannon Salinski, an eighth-grader at Galaxy Middle School, and Andrew Diamonti, a Deltona High School student, are winners in Sheriff Bob Vogel's Youth Crime Prevention program. Each received a $50 savings bond during a School Board meeting Tuesday at Silver Sands Middle School.

Shannon, who was nominated by school resource officer Olin Duckett, is an honor roll student who helped deputies solve four burglaries in the Deltona area. A suspect was arrested and most of the stolen property was recovered, Duckett said.

Shannon refuses to look the other way when there is wrongdoing, Vogel said.

Deputy Greg Roberts nominated Andrew for his leadership in forming a Neighborhood Watch group in his area. Andrew designed a flier to attract attention when 20 people showed up for the first meeting.

Andrew now is a block captain and more people are participating because of his efforts, Vogel said.

Prizes were donated by the Fraternal Order of Police, Jim White Lodge 40, New Smyrna Beach.

DARE GRADS

TIMBERCREST ELEMENTARY School's students in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program will graduate at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Deputy Sheriff Olin Duckett will conduct the ceremonies honoring the elementary students he has taught. He also is school resource officer at Galaxy Middle School.

More than 900 fifth-graders in Volusia County schools completed a 17-week DARE study course.

The Sheriff's Office has 10 DARE instructors who provide drug prevention education and help build self-esteem.

NEW BIKE RACKS

GALAXY MIDDLE School's after-school students in welding courses made bike racks that were dedicated on Thursday. The Student Government Association raised more than $300 to buy the materials. Faculty sponsors are Gayle Hastings and Sarah Altier.